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Find similar grantsReimagining Rural Next Step Grants is sponsored by Montana Community Foundation. Provides funding to communities that participated in the Reimagining Rural Virtual Series and received a Seed Grant, supporting programming in four focus areas.
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Montana Community Foundation | Reimagining Rural More pages in this section Reimagining Rural is a civic health and community development program spearheaded by MSU Extension in partnership with the Montana Community Foundation. This program works to energize local leaders, boost volunteer engagement, and help small towns thrive.
Reimagining Rural - Next Step Grants Next Step Grants are for communities that participated in the Reimagining Rural Virtual Series and received a Reimagining Rural Seed Grant. These grants are to support programming in four focus areas, and applications will be accepted Monday, July 6, through Friday, August 14 . Eligibility requirements: Participated in a RR Virtual Series.
Received a RR Seed Grant. An eligible application organization type is a nonprofit or a governmental department or agency (including schools). Please note that organizations are eligible to apply regardless of how long ago they participated in the Virtual Series or received the Seed Grant.
Funding range : $7,500–$10,000 Activity focus ( must align with at least one of the following four areas ): Capacity building and leadership development, such as training programs or support for local organizations leading development efforts Business space rehabilitation, such as façade improvements and other brick-and-mortar projects that make small towns more inviting for small businesses Placemaking and beautification, such as murals, pocket parks, and festivals that foster community pride and boost visitation on main street Digital marketing and branding, such as initiatives that help small businesses and communities build an online presence and attract a broader audience Eligible expenses : Part of the application will be a budget description section which will request a description of the expenses to carry out the proposed project.
Those expenses can be programmatic, operational, and/or administrative in nature as long as that need is persuasively made in the application. Applications are open from July 6 through August 14. Apply online using our grant portal.
For additional help, questions or comments, contact Peter Baker , Program Director, Impact Programs.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit or governmental department/agency (including schools) in Montana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $7,500 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Reimagining Rural Next Step Grants are due August 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Reimagining Rural Next Step Grants is funded by Montana Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Montana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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